According to Toms River Schools, High School North senior Carlos Estevez who was honored in a small ceremony at the school's Maria Ressa Auditorium featuring his mom Danielle, Naval and ROTC personnel, and school leaders.

He received the Navy ROTC Scholarship worth a whopping $180,000.

With the education funding, Carlos plans to attend either the Virginia Military Institute or the US Naval Academy.

"We are all so proud of his efforts!" said HSN Principal Ed Keller.